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Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,095

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $5,616

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,303

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $5,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelEscapeISISIS
TrimHybrid Limited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,975 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $29,542 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395      
Navigation system   2,465 2,465 2,485
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Rear bumper protector   76 76 76
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036      
Navigation system   2,277 2,277 2,295
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Rear bumper protector   53 53 53
Options (change) 2,395 3,041 3,041 3,061
Options (change) 2,036 2,790 2,790 2,808
Destination 725 875 875 875
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $32,095 $37,711 $44,136 $65,236
Total Invoice $29,303 $35,095 $41,068 $60,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,411
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,601
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelEscapeISISIS
TrimHybrid Limited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$32,095$37,711$44,136$65,236
Adjustments for Features0-205-1,855-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,095$37,506$42,281$61,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$24,125
Total Invoice$29,303$35,095$41,068$60,692
Adjustments for Features0-191-1,726-3,354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,303$34,904$39,342$57,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,438$22,434

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelEscapeISISIS
TrimHybrid Limited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist$25   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
iPod integration $100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,205$4,855$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$205$1,855$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191-1,726-3,354

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.5 in
Length174.7 in180.1 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height67.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67564%
Total Not Requested37536%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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